Welcome to the Season 2 premiere of ADHD &...! In this episode, Jorie tackles a concept many women with ADHD experience but often lack the language to describe: Learned Helplessness.

If you have ever felt like you are just "not trying hard enough," or if you avoid tasks because you are convinced you will fail, this episode is for you. Jorie explains that this feeling isn't a character flaw or a lack of motivation. It is a psychological response to repeatedly trying neurotypical strategies that weren't built for your brain.

In this episode, we cover:

• Defining Learned Helplessness: Understanding why your brain decides to stop trying after repeated struggles.
• The "Neurotypical Trap": Why trying harder at systems designed for other brains l ...